This Opportunity

Versar Global Solutions is seeking a full-time Highway Maintenance Technician II in Springfield, VA.

Your Impact

• Operates rolling equipment (examples: mini-excavator, skid-steer, bush hog, zero-turn mower, etc.)
• Repairs or installs concrete works for barrier wall, drainage, curb, and other limited works
• Repairs guardrail, end treatments or other traffic barriers.
• Uses hand equipment, such as: trimmer, edger, pole-saw, blower
• Cleans and grades ditches, drainage structures, road shoulders, slopes, removes litter and debris
• Repairs fences, signs, and other roadway assets
• Applies herbicide if licensed or overseen by a licensee
• Responds to incidents and installs Temporary Traffic Control with oversight and independently after certification test
• Enters time and work into smart phone, tablet, and computer (Company provided)
• Perform on-call duties as assigned (with overtime as applicable).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) or more years overall work experience
• Equipment operation, concrete, guardrail, or other specialized experience
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred (if no active license, must be able to obtain within 90 days)
• Must be available for on-call rotation
• Must be able to effectively communicate with managers and coworkers in English
• Must have transportation to and from Company office
• Be able to lift fifty to sixty pounds (50 - 60 lbs.)
• Be able to work overtime, nights and weekends as scheduled
• Shall complete the Basic and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100's, 200's, 300's, 400's, 700, and 800's training and the VDOT Level 1 Incident Commander Training course within three (3) months of assuming the role. (Company paid)
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather environments
• Be able to work along commuter highways with traffic passing by at varying rates of speed
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen
• Comply with Company Drug and Alcohol policy
• Must be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working in roadway operations, construction, utilities, or landscaping
• Working knowledge of standard landscaping practices, including but not limited to mowing, weed eating, corrective pruning, and fertilization.
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• MOT Certified
• Agricultural Pesticide Applicator's License
• Ability to drive manual transmission
• CDL A or B